Skip to content

Expression of Interest – 1.0 FTE – RECE (Registered Early Childhood Educator) atJohn Sweeney (K)

Waterloo Catholic District School Board



We currently have the following permanent RECE job available:

1.0 FTE – John Sweeney (K)


General Description of Duties:


The responsibilities of the position include collaborating with other educators to plan and implement the Early Learning Kindergarten program within a classroom setting and/or taking the lead in implementing age appropriate learning for groups of students as part of the Extended Day Program.

The RECE will deliver faith-based Early Learning Programs in an environment that enhances children’s cognitive, physical, social, spiritual and emotional development.


Responsibilities for Both Kindergarten and Extended Day Programs:

Partner with classroom educators and other designated staff to plan and implement the Early Learning Kindergarten and Extended Day Program(s) through developmentally appropriate curriculum-based activities

Collaborate with classroom educators and other designated staff to support individual student’s identified needs, strengths, interests and stages of development


Observe, monitor and assess the development of pupils in Kindergarten and/or Extended Day Program

Collaborate with classroom educators and special education teacher to carry out specialized activities to support learning for students requiring an Individual Education Plan (IEP)


Collaborate with Extended Day team to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the Extended Day Program expectations

Maintain a healthy, physical, emotional and social learning context for students


Provide a variety of experiences to strengthen pro-social skills such as sharing, problem solving and cooperation

Provide guidance in washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities



Maintain appropriate records for students (e.g. health, attendance, etc.) respecting confidentiality and adhering to all privacy legislation



Collaborate and maintain set-up of classroom (e.g. display, organization of materials etc.)



Where applicable, attend staff meetings, appropriate school-level meetings and professional development activities

Perform related administrative functions as required such as attendance and billing in the extended day program


Complete any duties as assigned by Administrator or ECE Supervisor

Application Requirements to be considered for permanent assignments:

Member in Good Standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.

Meet the Catholicity Requirements: Copy of Roman Catholic Baptismal certificate.


(a) A Catholic Confirmation certificate is necessary ONLY if you were baptized in affiliation with a Christian denomination other than Roman Catholic.

(b) Catholic Pastoral Reference form: Please complete priest reference form for Designated Early Childhood Educators available on our website


If you are unable to provide a Catholic Pastoral Reference Form, please complete the Declaration of Commitment Form (available on the careers page). The Pastoral Reference is required within 2 years of your permanent hire date.



Schedule and Hours of Work: hours of work to be confirmed by the Administrator in coordination with the ECE Supervisor

Full-time positions: 7 hours/day plus ½ to 1 hour per day unpaid lunch



Part time positions: 3.5 hours/day

Schedules will vary from school to school and will range from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm


RECEs are normally called for assignments that range from a start at 8:00 am to those that end at 6:00 pm. Long Term assignments may include schedules that commence at 7:00 am to 2:30 pm or 10:30 am to 6:00 pm